Internships
Internships are usually short term work experiences of up to three months and can be part-time or over the vacation period.
Benefits of doing an internship
- Gain valuable, high-quality work experience that shows initiative to prospective employers.
- Develop different ways of working; gain insight and knowledge about the workplace and your industry sector.
- Gain a competitive advantage in the job market.
- Build up a network of useful contacts whilst increasing your confidence.
- Apply knowledge gained during your studies.
- Broaden your career options by experiencing work in a sector not directly related to your degree.
Internship schemes
We have a number of paid internship schemes available to students and recent graduates.
UWE Bristol internship scheme
Our internship scheme offers exciting opportunities to participate in a paid internship and gain valuable work experience.
Strive Internship Scheme
A six to eight week internship scheme for UK domicile black, Asian and minority ethnic students.
Equity internship scheme
The Equity Summer Scheme is a chance for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to participate in a four-week remote-working internship over the summer.
Useful links
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UWE Bristol Employability Bursary
This bursary is available to students undertaking certain employability activities.
Work experience, jobs and placements
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Contact the Careers Service
Get in touch with our friendly team if you have any questions about how to access career support during your studies.